'68 442 on Overhaulin'

[All American Racer]

First of all, Overhaulin' is a cool show. Secondly, Foose has lost more talent than some of us will ever have. But I truly believe that what Foose has in mind might not be what the people are looking for. I think the 442 guy was being tipped off by his wife as to what was going on. I may be wrong (I tend to channel surf) on this but after the guy was freaking out about his car the wife started coaching Foose about things. She mentioned how much he liked the vinyl top and the bench seat and almost cringed when she saw them getting rid of both. The icing on the cake for me was when the guy noticed the Overhaulin' chick right off the bat. There hasn't been that many episodes for the guy to name her off the top of his head in 5 seconds. This is all just my opinion and I'm certainly not knocking Foose and his guys but I'll take the stock look any day of the week over a custom low-rider from the muscle car era. Can you guys imagine if they Overhauled your Yenko? I wouldn't want to miss that episode.

[Dave Rifkin]

I watch that show religiously so maybe the owner of the 442 is a fan of the show too? I know if they ever overhauled my Mustang (please, please, please) I would know those guys, and girls, right off the bat too. Oh and I'm sure I'd love anything that Foose wanted to do to my car.
I've even gone so far as to print out application forms for the show and considered submitting them for my own car.

[GOAT72]

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I think the 442 guy was being tipped off by his wife as to what was going on. I may be wrong (I tend to channel surf) on this but after the guy was freaking out about his car the wife started coaching Foose about things. <snip>
The icing on the cake for me was when the guy noticed the Overhaulin' chick right off the bat. There hasn't been that many episodes for the guy to name her off the top of his head in 5 seconds. This is all just my opinion and I'm certainly not knocking Foose and his guys but I'll take the stock look any day of the week over a custom low-rider from the muscle car era.

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I agree with your thought that the wife tipped-off her husband. She is on the TLC boards- spouting off at every post -- so she's definitely got a big mouth.

I actually edited her post I put up here because she added a buncha CAPS as she was "yelling" at everyone. A woman like that does NOT keep secrets.

I think the guy knew, because he was so emotional when the car was reported stolen, but then his reaction to seeing Courtney was somewhat suddued. (Although if I met Courtney my reaction would be anything but subdued... )


I also agree that while Foose is fast becoming a legend, I prefer a completely stock a-body or f-body car over anything chopped, lowered or otherwise bastardized.


Mackie

[Canucklehead]

I believe what Chip was saying in the show was that "anybody can open a book and see a picture of a 68 Cutlass, but i want people to see this car and know that that was the car that was on overhaulin". I believe the engine guy did say in the episode that they dynoed the engine and were going to pump it up, so i belive there was some engine work done to it, but not a complete r&r. Also why do they call him "Foose", whats wrong with Chip, is it a marketing thing??

[GOAT72]

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. I believe the engine guy did say in the episode that they dynoed the engine and were going to pump it up, so i belive there was some engine work done to it, but not a complete r&r. Also why do they call him "Foose", whats wrong with Chip, is it a marketing thing??

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Canuckle,
I finally got a response from the guy's wife on the TLC boards. Here is what she said about the 442 engine:

<font color="blue"> I believe this is all they did under the hood...

new radiator, belts hoses, pump (basically cooling system replaced).
engine cleaned up, painted and compartment painted.
new and painted valve covers.
new air filter painted up.
new plug wires.
NOS system.
new ceramic coated dougs headers
new distributor.
new ignition box.
new optima battery.
freon was charged.
has a new alternator. something my husband did.
carburator the same, a good one recently rebuilt.
cam shaft stayed the same. sentimental purposes. my husband made it himself when he was a teen working at Howard Cams.

I may be forgetting something but I think this is all.
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I'd guess Chip is called "FOOSE" because he wants his last name on the cars and those custom wheels he designs. You're right -- he's making a trademark out of his name.

Man, what a great job to have, huh? Designing tricked-out cars and having a shop with skilled tradesmen to pull it all off?


Mac

[All American Racer]

I hope they do a resto on one of the shows. I bet it would come out excellent but let's see them beat the clock on that!

[68z302]

I'll almost bet you won't ever see a restoration on that show.
But it's a good idea to start a new one with that storyline
Like it's been said, It's all about marketing "Foose" design.
But more power to him, he's great.
Same again with the other show with Boyd Coddington, American Hot Rod. It's a good show too.

[All American Racer]

American Hotrod is an awesome show. But can you imagine having your ex wife running your office? I'd like to see some behind the scenes footage of some of their "discussions".

[68z302]

She's a pitbull alright, but that's what you need sometimes.
At least theres no confusion about who's the boss anymore.

[GOAT72]

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American Hotrod is an awesome show. But can you imagine having your ex wife running your office? I'd like to see some behind the scenes footage of some of their "discussions".

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When and where does that show air?